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Anibal Sanchez just misses no-hitter
Anibal Sanchez got close to throwing the second no-hitter of his career. See what broke it up and how the game finished.
Joe Mauer breaks up no-hitter in 9th for third time in his career
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Joe Mauer broke up Anibal Sanchez’s no-hit bid in the ninth inning on Friday night, marking the third time in his career that he has spoiled a no-hitter in the ninth.
Mauer singled on a 1-1 pitch with one out in the ninth inning of a 6-0 game. It was a clean line drive up the middle, so it was nothing anyone could complain about. Sanchez still...
Curtis Granderson Leaves Game After Being Hit by Pitch, Diagnosed With Broken Knuckle
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Yankees right fielder Curtis Granderson was hit on the left hand by a pitch, which X-rays showed a broken knuckle on his pinkie finger.
Granderson was hit by Cesar Ramos‘ pitch in the fifth inning of Friday night’s game against Tampa Bay and at first stayed in the game. He later scored, but was replaced defensively by Ichiro Suzuki in the bottom of the...
Brandon Beachy struggles during first rehab start
Brandon Beachy made his first rehab start on Friday night. The 26-year-old right hander went four innings for the Triple-A Gwinnett Braves.
Beachy was shaky in the outing allowing two runs on two hits, including a home run. As concerning for Beachy was the three walks he allowed while striking out two. Beachy threw 70 pitches in the outing but only found the strike zone with 35 of...
NOT AGAIN
Granderson suffers broken hand
Curtis Granderson is likely headed to the disabled list for the second time this season. See what happened to him this time.
Terry Francona Wrestles With Old Friend Don Orsillo in Dugout Before Friday’s Game (Video)
Terry Francona made his return to Fenway Park as manager of the Indians on Thursday, but he didn’t run into Don Orsillo until the next day.
When he caught a glimpse Orsillo before Friday’s rain-delayed contest at Fenway, the former Red Sox skipper responded by grabbing the NESN play-by-play man by his tie and wrestling him into the visitors’ dugout.
NESN’s own Jenny Dell...
Will Middlebrooks’ Injury Opens Door for Jose Iglesias to Show Off His Major League Value
BOSTON — It’s your move (again), Jose Iglesias.
The Red Sox recalled Iglesias on Friday amid a flurry of roster moves, which included third baseman Will Middlebrooks going on the 15-day disabled list with a lower back strain. Suddenly, Iglesias — a player whose future is as unclear as anyone in the Red Sox system — has another chance to prove he belongs at the major league...
Video: Terry Francona roughs up Red Sox broadcaster in dugout
Terry Francona was back on his old stomping grounds Friday night as his Cleveland Indians took on his former team at Fenway Park.Francona served as manager of the Boston Red Sox for eight seasons and produced two World Series championships while he was there. However, he was given his pink slip at the conclusion of the 2011 season, and after joining ESPN as an analyst for the 2012...
Here Is The Home Alex Rodriguez Just Sold For $30 Million
Alex Rodriguez reportedly just sold his Miami Beach mansion for $30 million, and it looks like it is worth every penny. According to numerous sources, Alex had purchased the home for a mere $7.4 million in 2010. I am definitely not a math major, but that seems like a decent return on investment. The full listing is available on Sotheby’s, and you can take a tour of the digs...
Dumpster Diving: Go Get Anthony Rendon
Welcome to Dumpster Diving, where we search for deep league pick-ups among the picked over. In this space we’ll highlight some of the good and bad lurking on the waiver wire in those deep mixed leagues (14+ teams) and NL/AL-only leagues. Today, let’s take it around the horn for some recommended additions across the diamond.Note: Ownership percentages are Yahoo, ESPNCatcherRussell...
Sox make 6 roster moves; Victorino and Middlebrooks to the DL
The Providence Journal's Tim Britton best sums up the flurry of Red Sox roster moves.
Will Middlebrooks' back spasms last night are clearly a problem -- or perhaps this is a convenient way to get him a breath so he can work on a few things without being in games. The Victorino move is not surprising -- the guy last played on Monday.
The other moves are a little surprising...
Phil Hughes mocks Derek Jeter by ordering Starbucks as ‘Sanderson’ (Picture)
Derek Jeter set the internet on fire earlier this week when photos of him holding a Starbucks coffee with the name “Philip” written across the side surfaced. Going incognito may have worked for Jeter while he ordered his coffee, but it didn’t stop the paparazzi from blowing up his spot. On Friday, one of his teammates — who happens to actually be named Philip — returned...
Cardinals rumors: Could Carlos Beltran return?
Entering the 2013 campaign, it’s been largely assumed that
this would be the final season outfielder Carlos Beltran will spend with the
St. Louis Cardinals. However, Bernie Miklasz of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch
doesn’t believe this is as automatic as some assume, as he thinks there is the
potential for Beltran to return with the Cardinals next season.
There are a...
Top 25 hitters in baseball
1. Miguel Cabrera 3B Detroit Tigers- .392avg. 14hr 55rbi (Through 43 games) Wow! Someone get this guy a higher league to play in. Cabby is on another planet offensively, and might be the best ever before it’s all said and done.
2. Ryan Braun OF Milwaukee Brewers- .323avg. 9hr 30rbi Braun combines power and speed better than anyone in the league. He’s the complete package at the...
Nate McLouth has beer thrown at him after making awesome catch (Video)
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Baltimore Orioles outfielder Nate McLouth made an outstanding catch in the six inning of a game in Toronto against the Blue Jays on Thursday night. McLouth ran full speed to snag a ball that was heading for foul territory before his momentum sent him crashing into the stands. It’s what came after that spoiled a great moment.
As McLouth made...
Lutz Is The Easy Choice To Replace Davis, But Satin Is The Right Choice
With Ike Davis all, but assured of a trip to Triple-A Las Vegas, the easy part is done. The difficult part will deciding on how to replace him, in body only, at first base.
On the current roster, we already discussed some of the options available and they range from moving Lucas Duda from left field to first base, moving Daniel Murphy over to first, or giving Justin Turner significant...
An Example of Yasiel Puig’s Needed Development
With the Dodgers in last place and Yasiel Puig on fire in Double-A, pressure to call up the Cuban outfielder is building. In his last ten games, the 22-year-old has posted a .395/.465/.658 slash line, including seven extra base hits and six steals. Healthy and productive, Puig is once again knocking on the door to Los Angeles.
Earlier in the week, Dave Cameron discussed Andre Ethier...
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